Kraft Heinz

Maintenance Instrumentation & Controls Technician at a glance...

• Starting pay rate from $32.68 - $37.12 per hour

• Located at our Avon, NY facility - Home of the Cool Whip & Lunchables!

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Instrumentation and Controls Technician will be expected to understand and provide leadership to improve line effectiveness and reliability of electrical, electronic and mechanical systems by performing the following:

• Facilitate control and wiring diagrams and equipment troubleshooting

• Application of electrical standard and regulation codes.

• Facilitate development/enhancements of preventive maintenance and troubleshooting guides for electrical, electronic, process control, data systems and equipment

• Conduct training on electrical, electronic, mechanical, process control, data systems and equipment

• Be the owner of the plants' instrumentation, controls and calibration

What's on the menu?

Work with production, maintenance, management, and equipment operators to improve the equipment’s electrical systems and controls, including:

• Provide technical support and training to plant electrical, electronic, servers and process control systems

• Develop and modify software programs

• Evaluate and recommend selection of electrical and electronic components to provide a high degree of reliability

• Using AutoCAD, update equipment documentation and electrical prints as changes are made or observed

• Maintains up-to-date library of all PLC programs (but hard copy and disk)

• Maintain data systems (servers, HMI’s, laptops)

• Facilitate efforts to develop component list for rebuild kits, assemblies and standby equipment

• Recommend/implement continuous improvement on equipment, electrical/electronic components, and system design to improve line effectiveness and equipment reliability

Work with maintenance, production management, and individual maintenance employees to plan and schedule work through the following tasks:

• Visit job site

• Develop Bill of Material (B.O.M.)

• Facilitate part requests from Maintenance Employees

• Coordinate required labor resources to perform job

• Analyze job performance measures for continued improvement

Facilitate the installation of electrical systems:

• Electrical/control schematics and control cabinet drawings and instruction manuals for electrical systems of new installations

• Maintains, “as built” electrical and pneumatic schematics and works in conjunction with project engineering draftsman to insure the drawing files are up to date

• Recommend electrical systems, materials, PM program, technical training and spare parts for all new installations

Lead the plant calibration program:

• Work with quality, maintenance, and production personnel to ensure regular calibration of the plants CCP and critical instrumentation.

• Maintain documentation of calibrations/verifications of plant instruments and control devices.

• Maintain the plant's Calibration Program including the defined calibration procedures, the plants master calibration list, and any documentation required for audits

• Work with the engineering and plant electrical departments to ensure any changes or new installation of control devices are documented on the master calibration list. Identify and/or define the proper calibration requirements for any new installations.

Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!

• High school diploma or equivalent experience

• English Language Skills – Able to speak, read, and write

• Demonstrates leadership qualities

• Demonstrated strong mechanical skills

• Required to perform job duties efficiently and safely

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds per NIOSH lifting equation and use plant approved safe lifting practices for over 50 pounds

• Demonstrates effective communication skills in both verbal and written form

• Demonstrates problem solving and decision making skills

• Demonstrates flexibility to work extended shifts or hours when required

• Must be able to work in a team environment

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect:

• Access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage

• 7% 401(k) matching

• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees

• An industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.

*Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

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